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Prunus americana, commonly called the American plum, [7] wild plum, or Marshall's large yellow sweet plum, is a species of Prunus native to North America from Saskatchewan and Idaho south to New Mexico and east to Québec, Maine and Florida.
Scientific Name: Family: Rosaceae. Genus: Prunus. Species: P. americana. Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8. Height: 15 to 25 ft. Width: 15 to 25 ft. Common Characteristics: The American plum is a small, deciduous single or multi-stemmed shrub. It is fast-growing and short-lived, typically from 15 to 30 years.
10 Μαρ 2021 · What Are American Plums? The American plum (scientific name: Prunus americana) is often called the wild plum. The tree is often confused with the very similar looking Canada plum, although the fruit itself is quite different (bright red rather than yellow).
The American plum is a small, deciduous, single-trunk tree or multi-stemmed shrub which occurs in rocky or sandy soils in woodlands, pastures, abandoned farms, streams and hedgerows throughout the State. As a tree, it typically grows to 10-20' tall with a broad, spreading crown.
American plum is a multi-trunked tall shrub or small tree that has expanded its range through planting even as its wild range may be declining (it is listed as Threatened in Vermont and New Hampshire). Its unpleasant-smelling but showy white flowers mature into edible red plums in mid-summer.
Widely distributed over the eastern two thirds of central North America, American plum grows in prairies, woodlands, pastures, and along roadsides and riverbanks. The shrub is winter-hardy, but intolerant of shade and drought; it requires the equivalent of 22 to 25 inches of precipitation.
This document provides a detailed overview of the American plum (Prunus americana), a native North American tree. It describes the tree’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and seasonal changes, such as its white spring flowers and yellow fall foliage.
